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Methods and compositions for treating cystic fibrosis

US5985824A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 1997
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/1709
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions for treating CF by mobilizing mutant forms of CFTR, which retain at least some functional activity, to the plasma membrane where they can mediate chloride ion transport are disclosed.

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